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Who’s Who Legal Recognizes 39 Gibson Dunn Partners in its Inaugural Thought Leaders USA Guide

The inaugural edition of Who’s Who Legal’s Thought Leaders: USA featured 39 partners from Gibson Dunn.

Firm News | January 9, 2023

Gibson Dunn Promotes 37 Lawyers to Partnership

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has elected 37 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2023.

Press Releases | November 15, 2022

Measure ULA: New Transfer Tax on Los Angeles Residential and Commercial Real Property Sales Over $5 Million

Our lawyers discuss Measure ULA, which would impose a new “Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax” on transfers of residential and commercial real property in the city of Los Angeles valued in excess of $5 million.

Client Alert | November 14, 2022

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Names Gibson Dunn Law Firm of the Year for 2023 in Real Estate and Securities Regulation

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” awarded Gibson Dunn its 2023 Law Firm of the Year for Real Estate Law and Securities Regulation.

Firm News | November 3, 2022

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers UK 2023

Gibson Dunn was recognized with seven firm and 20 individual rankings in the 2023 edition of Chambers UK.

Firm News | October 20, 2022

Euromoney’s Rising Star Awards 2022 Recognizes 16 Gibson Dunn Partners

Euromoney named 16 Gibson Dunn lawyers among its 2022 Rising Stars in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Firm News | October 12, 2022

Thirty-Nine Gibson Dunn Partners Recognized in Banking, Finance and Transactional Expert Guide 2022

Expert Guides has named 39 Gibson Dunn partners to the 2022 edition of its Banking, Finance and Transactional Guide, which recognizes the top legal practitioners in the industry. 

Firm News | October 6, 2022

Gibson Dunn Ranked Among Top New York Real Estate Practices in 2022

The Real Deal ranked Gibson Dunn third on its 2022 list of law firms that handled the highest value of New York property sales.

Firm News | October 4, 2022

Gibson Dunn Ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2023

Gibson Dunn earned 18 practice area rankings in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 UK.

Firm News | September 29, 2022

Gibson Dunn Adds Real Estate Attorney in Orange County

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Jon A. MacDonald has joined the firm’s Orange County office as an of counsel.

Press Releases | September 23, 2022

Law360 Names Eight Gibson Dunn Partners as 2022 MVPs

Law360 named eight Gibson Dunn partners among its 2022 MVPs.

Firm News | September 6, 2022

Who’s Who Legal Guides Recognize 12 Real Estate Partners

Who’s Who Legal 2022 Hospitality recognized Los Angeles partner Lauren Giovannone and New York partner Andrew Lance. Who’s Who Legal 2022 Real Estate recognized Century City partner Jesse Sharf, London partner Alan Samson, Los Angeles partners Dennis Arnold, Amy Forbes, and Michael Sfregola, New York partners Eric Feuerstein, Steven Klein and Andrew Lance, and San Francisco partners Mary Murphy and Erin Rothfuss.

Firm News | July 29, 2022

City of Los Angeles Imposes Significant New Requirements on Project Developers and their Principals

This client alert looks at new local political contribution restrictions and reporting requirements for property owners, developers, and their respective principals while entitlement applications are in process in the City of Los Angeles.

Client Alert | July 21, 2022

Gibson Dunn Ranked in 2022 U.S. Legal 500

Gibson Dunn earned 55 practice area rankings, including 17 top-tier rankings in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 – United States.

Firm News | June 22, 2022

Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2023 Recognizes 18 Gibson Dunn Attorneys

Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the United Kingdom 2023 have recognized 18 Gibson Dunn attorneys, and 15 Gibson Dunn attorneys have been recognized as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.

Firm News | June 9, 2022

Gibson Dunn Earns 101 Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA 2022

In its 2022 edition, Chambers USA awarded Gibson Dunn 101 first-tier rankings, of which 37 were firm practice group rankings and 64 were individual lawyer rankings. Overall, the firm earned 348 rankings – 104 firm practice group rankings and 244 individual lawyer rankings.

Firm News | June 1, 2022

Gibson Dunn Adds Real Estate and Hospitality Partner Lauren Giovannone in Los Angeles

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Giovannone will join the firm’s Los Angeles office as a partner.

Press Releases | March 7, 2022

Webcast: Getting Ready for the Next Cycle: Strategies to Understand and Mitigate Risks to Real Property Leases, Interests and Rights of First Refusal

The real estate leasing market is booming in some locations and industries, but restructurings may be on the horizon with rising interest rates and the ongoing impact of COVID. Join our panel of experts for a recorded discussion on how leases could be treated in bankruptcy.

Webcasts | February 10, 2022

2021 Year-End German Law Update

Once more, 2021 demonstrated that constant change should become your friend and ally. After a second year of global uncertainty caused by the formidable challenges of the COVID-pandemic, we all long for a return “back-to-normal.” However, chances are that 2022 will continue to present drastic and unpredictable challenges.

Client Alert | January 13, 2022

Kimberly Schlanger Named a 2021 Senior Housing Influencer

GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum named Houston partner Kimberly Schlanger among its 2021 Senior Housing Influencers, a list that features those who “have done an admirable job in not only surviving the worst of the pandemic, but also spotting the opportunities that have arisen in recent months.”

Firm News | December 16, 2021

Gibson Dunn Promotes 27 Lawyers to Partnership

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected 27 new partners, effective January 1, 2022. 

Press Releases | November 4, 2021

California Governor Newsom Signs Three Important New Bills into Law Impacting Residential Zoning and Development

On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation intended to expand housing production in California, streamline the process for cities to zone for multi-family housing, and increase residential density, all in an effort to help ease California’s housing shortage.

Client Alert | October 25, 2021

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers UK 2022

Gibson Dunn was recognized with six firm and 18 individual rankings in the 2022 edition of Chambers UK. The firm was recognized in the categories: Competition Law – London; International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration – UK-wide; International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration; and Real Estate Finance – London.

Firm News | October 21, 2021

Who’s Who Legal Real Estate Guide 2021 Recognizes Nine Gibson Dunn Partners

Nine Gibson Dunn partners were featured by Who’s Who Legal in its Real Estate 2021 guide. New York partner Andrew Lance was recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader.

Firm News | August 25, 2021

10 Gibson Dunn Partners Named Lawyers of the Year

Best Lawyers® named 10 Gibson Dunn partners as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas and cities: Theodore Boutrous, Jr.

Firm News | August 19, 2021

Supreme Court Enjoins Enforcement of New York State’s Eviction Moratorium

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the Supreme Court granted Gibson Dunn’s request for an extraordinary writ of injunction pending appeal and held that New York State’s eviction moratorium law (“CEEFPA”)—which bars landlords from commencing or continuing eviction proceedings against any tenants who self-certify that they are suffering a COVID-related “hardship,” with no opportunity for property owners to challenge those hardship claims—is inconsistent with fundamental due process principles.

Client Alert | August 13, 2021

Kimberly Schlanger Named Among 2021 Women to Watch in Real Estate

GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum named Houston partner Kimberly Schlanger to its 2021 Women of Influence: Women to Watch list, which recognizes “rising stars … whose accomplishments, ambition and talent have made them standout professionals who have the skills, characteristics and vision that defines success, excellence and leadership in commercial real estate.” The profile was published on July 28, 2021.

Firm News | July 28, 2021

Who’s Who Legal 2021 Recognizes Gibson Dunn Partners in Competition, Hospitality and Product Liability Defense

Nineteen Gibson Dunn partners were recognized by Who’s Who Legal in their respective fields. Who’s Who Legal Competition 2021 recommended Brussels partners Christian Riis-Madsen and David Wood; Dallas partner Robert Walters; Frankfurt partner Georg Weidenbach; Hong Kong partner Sébastien Evrard; London partner Ali Nikpay; Los Angeles partner Daniel Swanson; New York partner Eric Stock; San Francisco partners Rachel Brass and Trey Nicoud; and Washington, D.C. partners Adam Di Vincenzo, Scott Hammond, Joseph Kattan, and Richard Parker.

Firm News | July 28, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits to the Government’s Ability to Mandate Public Access to Private Property

On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 that a California regulation granting labor organizations a right of access to agricultural employers’ property to solicit support for unionization, constitutes a “per se” physical taking under the Fifth Amendment.

Client Alert | July 8, 2021

German Transparency Register on Beneficial Ownership: New Filing Requirements for German Corporations and Foreign Entities Directly or Indirectly Acquiring German Real Estate

In order to meet the technical requirements for the upcoming interconnection of the EU Member States’ national registers holding centralized beneficial ownership information, Germany made several changes to the provisions on its transparency register, particularly related to real estate acquisitions. Gibson Dunn lawyers review the changes.

Client Alert | June 16, 2021

Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2022 Recognizes 10 Gibson Dunn Attorneys

Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2022 has recognized 10 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas: Cyrus Benson – International Arbitration; Gregory Campbell – Private Equity Law; James Cox – Employment Law; Patrick Doris – International Arbitration; Penny Madden – International Arbitration; Mitri Najjar – Corporate Law; Philip Rocher – Litigation; Alan Samson – Financial Services, Real Estate Finance, and Real Estate Law; Jeffrey Sullivan – International Arbitration; and Steve Thierbach – Capital Markets Law.

Firm News | June 3, 2021

Gibson Dunn Earns 94 Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA 2021

In its 2021 edition, Chambers USA awarded Gibson Dunn 94 first-tier rankings, of which 33 were firm practice group rankings and 61 were individual lawyer rankings.

Firm News | May 20, 2021

New York State Legislature Poised to Pass New Tax on Real Estate Debt Financing

The New York State Legislature appears set to enact into law a new tax on debt financing for commercial real estate transactions involving “mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments” located solely in New York City, as part of the 2021-2022 budget.

Client Alert | March 31, 2021

California’s AB 2345 Expands and Enhances Density Bonus Law Development Incentives

Effective as of January 1, 2021, California's Assembly Bill 2345 (“AB 2345”) amends the Density Bonus Law to expand and enhance development incentives for projects with affordable and senior housing components.

Client Alert | January 26, 2021

Webcast: Bankruptcy and Real Estate: Risks and Opportunities in Distressed Situations

During this panel presentation, members of Gibson Dunn’s restructuring and real estate practices will discuss the opportunities and risks arising from bankruptcy cases involving real estate assets, and how all stakeholders can proactively take advantage of those opportunities and avoid those risks—particularly through thoughtful pre-bankruptcy planning.

Webcasts | January 19, 2021

2020 Year-End German Law Update

At Gibson Dunn, we are proud and honored to be at your side to help solve your most complex legal questions and to continue our partnership with you in the coming year in Germany, in Europe and the world. We trust you will find this German Law Year-End Update insightful and instructive for the best possible start in 2021.

Client Alert | January 14, 2021

Gibson Dunn Adds Real Estate Finance Partner Robert Carr in London

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Carr will join the firm as a partner in the London office. Carr will join from Herbert Smith Freehills and will continue his real estate finance practice at Gibson Dunn.

Press Releases | January 8, 2021

New Dubai Law on Unfinished and Cancelled Real Estate Projects

On 15 December 2020, the Ruler of Dubai issued Decree No. (33) of 2020 which updates the law governing unfinished and cancelled real estate projects in Dubai. The Decree creates a special tribunal for liquidation of unfinished or cancelled real estate projects in Dubai and settlement of related rights which will replace the existing committee set up in 2013 for a similar purpose.

Client Alert | December 16, 2020

Gibson Dunn Ranked Among Top New York Real Estate Practices in 2020

The Real Deal ranked Gibson Dunn third on its 2020 list of law firms that handled the highest dollar volume of New York real estate debt deals and fifth on its 2020 list of law firms that handled the highest volume of New York property sales.

Firm News | November 19, 2020

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Gibson Dunn Law Firm of the Year for 2021 in Antitrust and Real Estate

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® awarded Gibson Dunn its 2021 Law Firm of the Year for Antitrust Law and Real Estate Law. The title of Law Firm of the Year is awarded to only one firm per practice area.

Firm News | November 5, 2020

Who’s Who Legal 2020 Guides Recognize 12 Gibson Dunn Partners

Twelve Gibson Dunn partners were recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2020 Capital Markets, Hospitality, Private Funds, and Thought Leaders: Litigation guides.

Firm News | October 30, 2020

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers UK 2021

Gibson Dunn was recognized with four firm and 14 individual rankings in the 2021 edition of Chambers UK. The firm was recognized in the categories: Competition Law – London; International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration – UK-wide; International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration; and Real Estate Finance – London.

Firm News | October 23, 2020

California Extends Residential Housing Development Entitlements Due to COVID-19

California’s housing shortage continues as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.  In an effort to mitigate delays in housing production throughout the state, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1561 (“AB 1561”), which extends the validity of certain categories of residential development entitlements.

Client Alert | October 8, 2020

33 Gibson Dunn Partners Recognized in Banking, Finance and Transactional Expert Guide

Expert Guides has named 33 Gibson Dunn partners to the 2020 edition of its Banking, Finance and Transactional Guide, which recognizes the top legal practitioners in the industry.

Firm News | October 7, 2020

Gibson Dunn Named a Top Commercial Real Estate Law Firm

Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News ranked Gibson Dunn among the top 10 firms in its 2020 Leading Commercial Real Estate Law Firms list.

Firm News | October 6, 2020

Law360 Names Eight Gibson Dunn Partners as 2020 MVPs

Law360 named eight Gibson Dunn partners among its 2020 MVPs. Law360 MVPs feature lawyers who have “distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.” The list was published on October 4, 2020.

Firm News | October 5, 2020

Gibson Dunn Ranked in the 2021 UK Legal 500

Gibson Dunn earned 13 practice area rankings in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 UK. Four partners were named to Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals who receive consistent feedback from their clients for continued excellence, and four other partners were named Leading Lawyers in their respective practices.

Firm News | October 5, 2020

Thirteen Gibson Dunn Partners Recognized in Expert Guides’ Women in Business Law

Expert Guides has named 13 Gibson Dunn partners to its 2020 Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law, which recognizes top female legal practitioners advising on business law.

Firm News | September 22, 2020

Michael Szczurek Named a Top Lawyer Under 40 in California

The Daily Journal named Los Angeles partner Michael Szczurek among California’s top 40 lawyers under age 40. The profile was published on August 12, 2020.

Firm News | August 12, 2020

Crain’s New York Names Noam Haberman a Rising Star in Real Estate

Crain’s New York Business named New York partner Noam Haberman among its 2020 Rising Stars in Real Estate, which highlights “the true drivers of New York’s real estate engine—those individuals whose grit and ingenuity power the region’s progress and the industry’s growth.” The list was published on July 27, 2020.

Firm News | July 27, 2020